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Setting: When and where does this chapter happen?
It takes place in Jenna's house.
Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
Jenna gets many late calls from her father. She asks her mom if she can drive Mrs. G to Texas. Her mother is surprised and says no, but changes her mind. Jenna says that she needs to go to get away from her dad. So, Jenna's mother changes her answer when Jenna's father calls again. Jenna has two days to pack and get ready for the trip.
Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters (Jenna, Mrs. Gladstone, Alice, Elden, Harry Bender)?
We meet Jenna's mom. She is a nurse in a hospital. She works the night shift. Jenna is embarrassed and hurt by her dad.
Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
Jenna is starting her journey. We meet Jenna's mom.
Setting: When and where does this chapter happen?
It takes place in Jenna's house.
Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
Jenna gets many late calls from her father. She asks her mom if she can drive Mrs. G to Texas. Her mother is surprised and says no, but changes her mind. Jenna says that she needs to go to get away from her dad. So, Jenna's mother changes her answer when Jenna's father calls again. Jenna has two days to pack and get ready for the trip.
Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters (Jenna, Mrs. Gladstone, Alice, Elden, Harry Bender)?
We meet Jenna's mom. She is a nurse in a hospital. She works the night shift. Jenna is embarrassed and hurt by her dad.
Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
Jenna is starting her journey. We meet Jenna's mom.